IDD Behavior Specialist

IDD Behavior Specialist

Type:
Regular

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services! In‑services, monitors, and implements behavior programs and behavioral support systems. Collects and records data for summarization by the psychologist and/or completion of monthly progress reviews by performing the following duties.

Relies on direction and supervision to accomplish the job.

Education, licensure, and experience required for the position include:
High School Diploma or GED required and one year of experience with the population served preferred. Graduate degrees in related areas preferred.

Physical requirements to perform essential functions of the job included:

• Regular required to lift 20 lbs. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
• Must be able to pull a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stop.
• Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Required to regularly stand and walk.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. Must be able to talk and hear.

Do you enjoy helping others and are looking for an opportunity to put your organizational and assessment skills to use where you can make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities?

RHA Health Services is looking for a driven, resourceful and passionate Behavior Specialist to join our interdisciplinary healthcare team focused on monitoring, implementing and documenting behavior programs and behavioral support systems for our direct home care teams.

In this dynamic role you will work closely with the psychologist collecting and recording data, as well as completing monthly progress reviews for summarization by the psychologist.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of the people that you serve then consider RHA Health Services where we put people first!

• Assisting in scheduling specialized psychiatric and psychological assessments and appointments and providing follow‑up support as directed by the psychologist.
• Establishing and maintaining behavior support intervention notebooks for homes and vocational centers and ensuring materials are available to implement behavior support plans.
• Developing and authoring behavior support plans and systems that do not involve restrictive procedures.
• Completing Adaptive Behavior Assessments such as the Vineland Social Maturity Scale to assist psychologists in completing full psychological evaluations.
• Completing functional analysis through observation and interview to determine the probable causes and maintaining factors involved in a maladaptive behavior.
• Providing individual and group in‑service training for current and new staff concerning new behavior support plans and plan changes.
• Spending adequate amount of time in the residential facility monitoring and providing feedback to staff in interactions and relationships with people supported.
• Observing and modeling appropriate behavior skills in group homes, schools, workplace, and vocational/administrative units.

Successful candidates for the Behavior Specialist role are able to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, families, guardians and the general public. Someone who can develop organizational and communication skills that foster teamwork will be a good fit for this role.

• One year certificate from college or technical school; or 3 to 6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license and automotive insurance.
• Ability to read and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability…